Award of the Bronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal awarded for ably assisting with reconnaissance, mine clearing, and direction of the construction of a 254' fixed Bailey Bridge over the Roer River. His enthusiasm and personal courage so inspired his men that the bridge was completed well ahead of schedule, despite mortar and artillery fire directed at the site during the initial stages of construction.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal is awarded for ably assisting in a thorough reconnaissance of a bridge site on the Roer River in close proximity to the enemy. Subsequently, through his diligent efforts and able supervision of the construction crews a 254' fixed Bailey Bridge was completed well ahead of schedule, despite mortar and artillery fire directed at the site during the initial stages of construction.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal awarded for ably assisting with reconnaissance, mine clearing, and direction of the construction of a 254' fixed Bailey Bridge over the Roer River. His enthusiasm and personal courage so inspired his men that the bridge was completed well ahead of schedule, despite mortar and artillery fire directed at the site during the initial stages of construction.

The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for bravery during operations at Beilngries where the men risked personal injury to rescue injured infantry men trapped across the Altmuhl River.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star Medal is awarded for ably assisting in a thorough reconnaissance of a bridge site on the Roer River in close proximity to the enemy. Subsequently, through his diligent efforts and able supervision of the construction crews a 254' fixed Bailey Bridge was completed well ahead of schedule, despite mortar and artillery fire directed at the site during the initial stages of construction.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalPrivate George Akoboff, Corps of Engineers, Company C, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Belingries, Germany on 26 April 1945. While awaiting elimination of enemy observation in order to construct a bridge across the Altmuhl River. Private Akoboff, a demolition expert, volunteered to assist in the evacuating of infantry casualties across the swift river. He courageously participated under heavy enemy observed mortar fire and also assisted those hit during this hazardous operation. Private Akoboff’s heroic actions reflect great credit on him and the armed forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalFor meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Winden, Germany, on 25-26 February 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Apolinario, a truck driver, after driving a truck load of men to the site of a Bailey Bridge on the Roer River, volunteered to work on the most difficult tasks in its construction. His enthusiasm and diligent efforts were an inspiration to the men with whom he worked and contributed substantially to the speedy completion of the bridge. T/5 Apolinario’s steadfast devotion to duty reflects great credit on him and the Armed Forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalPrivate First Class William Arokhaty, Corps of Engineers, Company C, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Belingries, Germany on 26 April 1945. While awaiting elimination of enemy observation in order to construct a bridge across the Altmuhl River. Private First Class Arokhaty, a rigger, volunteered to assist in the evacuating of infantry casualties across the swift river. He courageously participated under heavy enemy observed mortar fire and also assisted those hit during this hazardous operation. Private First Class Arokhaty’s heroic actions reflect great credit on him and the armed forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalSergeant Victor Barr, Corps of Engineers, Company C, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Belingries, Germany on 26 April 1945. While awaiting elimination of enemy observation in order to construct a bridge across the Altmuhl River. Sergeant Barr, a squad leader, volunteered to assist in the evacuating of infantry casualties across the swift river. On his suggestion, a guy-line was laid across the swift river to facilitate crossings with two rafts. During construction of the line he was seriously wounded. Sergeant Barr's coolness under fire installed courage in the men of his unit, and his heroic actions reflect great credit on him and the armed forces of the United States.

Purple Heart received when wounded building bailey bridge across the Roer RiverPurple Heart received when wounded rescuing wounded infantry in Belingries

Award of the Bronze Star MedalSergeant John Busija, Corps of Engineers, Company C, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Belingries, Germany on 26 April 1945. While awaiting elimination of enemy observation in order to construct a bridge across the Altmuhl River. Sergeant Busija, a squad leader, volunteered to assist in the evacuating of infantry casualties across the swift river. He courageously participated under heavy enemy observed mortar fire and also assisted those hit during this hazardous operation. Sergeant Busija’s heroic actions reflect great credit on him and the armed forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalStaff Sergeant William Powers, Corps of Engineers, Company C, 284th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States at Belingries, Germany on 26 April 1945. While awaiting elimination of enemy observation in order to construct a bridge across the Altmuhl River. Sergeant Powers, a platoon sergeant, volunteered to assist in the evacuating of infantry casualties across the swift river. Under heavy enemy observed mortar fire, he and another man laid a guy-line across the swift river to facilitate crossings with two rafts and then courageously participated in the evacuation of casualties, which also included those hit during the operation. Sergeant Powers’ heroic actions reflect great credit on him and the armed forces of the United States.

Award of the Bronze Star MedalThe Bronze Star is awarded for bravery during the construction of the fixed bailey bridge over the Roer River. Where he exhibited great skill and bravery to remove all existing demolitions from the blown bridge to allow the placement of a fixed bailey bridge across the existing piers.